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The Adult Education Department of Portage Lakes Career Center offers day and evening classes to help adult students remain competitive in today's workforce. Education is the key to getting ahead in today's tough economy. From basic education to job training, Portage Lakes Career Center provides hands-on, skills-based instruction that will help you meet your educational goals. Whether you are interested in learning a new skill, furthering your education, advancing in your current job or wish to embark on a new career path, Portage Lakes Career Center is here to help you succeed. Adults needing help setting professional goals will benefit from a Career Assessment. A trained career counselor will help individuals identify interests and abilities and explore career options.
Our affordable, flexible education options allow you to make an investment in your future without sacrificing time and money. We offer short-term, full-time, job training, and customized training for businesses and manufacturers. Portage Lakes Adult Education is part of the University System of Ohio. For the first time, college courses are offered on our campus as part of our "Partners in Education" program - part of the new Community College Initiative Program.
North Central Accreditation
Portage Lakes Career Center has met the high standards required to become accredited by the North Central Association, Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Accreditation by NCA means that PLCC has the resources, personnel and leadership necessary for effective education. NCA, the nation's largest accrediting association, is a league of 6,000 schools and 900 colleges in 19 states. The association works to improve the quality of education through a system of evaluations and accreditation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students are encouraged to enroll in any class regardless of age or gender. Training in nontraditional careers is strongly encouraged.
Students must provide the following at the time of registration:
· Complete application form
· Official high school diploma or GED
· All programs require a $100 deposit to reserve a seat in the class. The deposit includes the WorkKeys assessment and re-test fees, where applicable. If the student does not meet program requirements, or the class is not offered, $70 of the deposit will be refunded.
· Passage of WorkKeys test at program required level.
· Copy of driver's license and proof of insurance (Auto Tech only)
NOTE: There are additional requirements for the PN & MA programs.
WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT
As a prospective student, you will be tested on your skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. WorkKeys, developed by ACT, Inc., is a job ready assessment system measuring real-world skills. The WorkKeys assessments are multiple-choice, timed for 55-minutes each and taken on the computer. The three sections include:
Applied Mathematics - measures the skills people use when they apply mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques to work-related problems. The test questions in story problem format require the individual to set up and solve the types of problems and do the types of calculations that actually occur in the workplace.
Locating Information - measure the skills people use when they work with workplace graphics, such as charts, diagrams, forms and blueprints. Individuals are asked to find information in a graphic or insert information into a graphic. They must also compare, summarize and analyze information found in related graphics.
Reading for Information - measure the comprehension skills people use when they read and use written text in order to do a job. The written texts include memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies and regulations.
All applicants are required to take the WorkKeys assessment prior to the start of the program. Students that score less than a "4" are required to re-test. A minimum score of "4" is required in all three areas to enroll in any program.
Do you need help choosing the career best suited for you?
We are now offering the CareerScope Online Assessment developed by the Vocational Research Institute.
Discover your top career interest areas and identify your best career options based on labor market statistics, your current skills, and interests. Match your interests and aptitudes to real jobs!
The $20 fee includes the CareerScope Assessment and a copy of your Summary Report. Contact Virginia Hill at
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or 330-896-8242 for more information.
REGISTRATION
Online Registration is now available - visit the Application page under Adult Education
BY PHONE:
330-896-8200
BY FAX:
Download registration form from our web site - www.plcc.edu - and fax your completed registration form to: 330-896-8297
BY EMAIL:
IN PERSON:
Our offices are open:
Monday through Thursday: 8am - 9pm Friday: 8am - 3pm
Please bring registration form and high school diploma or GED, with payment.
BY MAIL:
Download registration form from our web site - www.plcc.edu - and mail your completed registration form & payment to:
Portage Lakes Career Center
Adult Education Department
4401 Shriver Road
Uniontown, OH44685
PAYMENT:
Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard and Discover are accepted for course payment. All prices are subject to change without notice.
CONFIRMATIONS & CANCELLATIONS
We do not mail class confirmation. You will be notified if your class is changed or cancelled.
CANCELLED CLASSES
The Adult Education Department must cancel classes which do not obtain a required minimum enrollment. We reserve the right to cancel, postpone, discontinue or combine classes before or at the first class meeting due to low enrollment, teacher illness, equipment breakdown, inclement weather or other emergencies. Attempts are made to contact students whose class has been canceled. In the event of a canceled class, a full refund will be given.
REFUND POLICY
If a student withdraws from a program once classes have begun, the percentage of hours attended by the student will be calculated based upon the total scheduled program hours. The withdrawing student will be billed for the percentage of hours completed. See the chart below for refund percentages. Official withdrawal is defined as the student's last day of attendance.
% COMPLETE % REFUNDED
0-10% 80%
11-20% 70%
21-30% 60%
31-40% 50%
41-50% 40%
51-100% 0%
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students attending the PLCC Adult Training Center are expected to adhere to all regulations set forth by the PLCC Board of Education and the PLCC Adult Education Student Handbook.
COMPLETITION REQUIREMENTS
Students who successfully complete a full-time program will receive a Career Passport, which includes a Certificate of Completion, transcript, list of competencies learned, and more. Completion standards include a minimum of 90% attendance and a "C" average (requirements in some programs may be higher).
GUIDANCE COUNSELING
An experienced guidance counselor is available for daytime or evening appointments to assist students and advise in the selection of suitable programs, registration, and occupational information. The counseling program is designed to provide a variety of services to adult students.
These services supplement the instructional program by assisting students in achieving their individual training and employment goals.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Portage Lakes Career Center provides placement services to all students who complete full-time programs. Employers interested in receiving resumes of qualified candidates should contact our Adult Education Services Coordinator at (330) 896-8256.
SMOKING
Portage Lakes Career Center is a SMOKE-FREE campus
The Portage Lakes Joint Vocational School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. Employment and educational programs are offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The district prohibits harassment of individuals in any form. Concerns of possible discrimination or harassment should be referred to Mr. Michael Kaschak, Compliance Coordinator, at 330-896-8200.
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